Nokia X30 vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 36/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 329,457); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 185g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Nokia X30 scores 9 points higher (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 and the Xiaomi Mi A3 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads Xiaomi Mi A3 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (46/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 and the Xiaomi Mi A3 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nokia X30 edges out the Xiaomi Mi A3 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nokia X30 (46/100 vs 24/100).